Helping ACR/ARP members talk to lawmakers about rheumatology-related policy is a key part of the ACR’s advocacy efforts. A postcard-writing campaign to Congress highlights outreach efforts of a new member engagement working group.
Ways You Can Be a Rheumatology Advocate at ACR Convergence 2024
As you make your plans to attend ACR Convergence 2024, keep in mind that the ACR advocacy team will host several events and programs throughout the week. If you have any questions, get in touch with our team at [email protected]. RheumPAC Lounge & Donor Event Investing in RheumPAC is a great way to support the…
Advocate from Home for Medicare Payment Reform on Capitol Hill
As ACR leaders and volunteers visit Capitol Hill to advocate for stabilizing Medicare physician payment rates, you can join the effort from anywhere. Send your lawmakers a message today through the Legislative Action Center.
What Changes May the Next Decade Bring to Rheumatology?
Is it 2024 already? It seems like yesterday that I stuffed all my earthly belongings into my black Volkswagen Jetta and headed from Lexington, Ky., to Iowa City, Iowa, to start my rheumatology fellowship.1 That was 10 years ago. Now, in 2024, as I go online—particularly on social media—and see the various happy, smiling faces…
Fight for Change: 2 ARP Members on Why Advocacy Is Important to Them
Two ARP members who currently serve on the ACR Government Affairs Committee discuss why & how they got involved in advocacy.
The Voice of Rheumatology: The Most Important Rheumatology Coalition You’ve Never Heard Of
The Voice of Rheumatology was established as an informal coalition to aid effective collaborations on issues important to the rheumatology community. The group has grown to become an integral mechanism for the exchange of information among groups including the ACR, Arthritis Foundation, Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO), Alliance for Women in Rheumatology and more to strengthen partnerships on a range of federal, state and regulatory issues.
Connect with Your Members of Congress in August
Legislators head home to their districts in August, providing a chance for you to engage them in personal conversations about healthcare policies and how their work affects rheumatology practices and patients.
Calling All Advocates: Advocates for Arthritis Applications Now Open
Applications are open for this year’s Advocates for Arthritis, which brings together patients and rheumatology professionals to advocate on Capitol Hill. It will be held Sept. 26–27 in Washington, D.C.
Complain Constructively: It’s Called Advocacy
It’s easy for rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals to feel frustrated by burdensome administrative tasks, complicated insurance policies and other healthcare hurdles. Advocacy offers a way to channel those complaints into constructive action, says Belinda Birnbaum, MD.
Help Your Legislators Understand the Ins & Outs of Patient Care
With an influx of new faces in the 118th Congress, Government Affairs Committee Chair Christina Downey, MD, notes that now is a great time to establish a relationship with your member of Congress and help them understand the day-to-day of what it takes to take care of patients.
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